After being closed for 212 days, one of the Story Bridge’s footpaths will reopen to cyclists, e-scooter riders and pedestrians on Friday.

About 4000 daily walkers, bike and scooter riders were forced into an awkward and lengthy detour after the Story Bridge footpaths were suddenly closed on March 5 after a report recommended they be shut for safety reasons.

About 300 metres of replacement footpath decking has been laid on the city-side footpath using custom-made panels fixed onto a steel frame, as part of an almost $7 million project.

Brisbane’s Story Bridge. Credit: Courtney Kruk

Brisbane City Council previously said the city-side footpath would be open before the end of the year .

Work to install decking on the eastern path has begun, and is also on track for early compl

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